The Year That Built Us — And the Future We’re About to Build | Nikhil Pattani
As I open the December 2025 Issue of Realty Files™, I can’t help but smile at how far our industry has travelled this year. Real estate didn’t just evolve — it upgraded itself like a system reboot done right. This issue is special because it captures that transformation with clarity, courage, and a little bit of quirky optimism (the Realty Files signature). December is always a month of reflection, but this time, it feels like a launchpad. With new buyer behaviour, sustainability becoming non-negotiable, and technology rewriting the rules, 2026 is calling us to build smarter, greener, and braver. Welcome to the issue that celebrates insight, innovation, and the people shaping the new realty era. Now, let’s rewind the year we survived — and gear up for the future we’re about to shape. 2025 wasn’t just another year — it was the year Indian real estate grew up. Markets matured, buyers became sharper, and developers embraced a new level of responsibility. The shift was cultural, not cosmet...
